Pfarrkirche hl. Johannes der Täufer, Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Catholic church in Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Austria.
The Pfarrkirche hl. Johannes der Täufer is a Catholic church in Neukirchen am Großvenediger featuring a Gothic north tower, barrel vaults, and late Gothic portals on its western and southern sides. The building sits in the town center and is surrounded by a cemetery.
The building was first documented in 1243 and gained parish church status in 1859. A major restoration took place in 1955.
The two-story western gallery displays 17th-century paintings of Christ, Mary, and ten apostles that reflect regional religious art traditions. These works reveal the artistic preferences of the region during that period.
The church is centrally located at Schloßgasse 14a and easily reached on foot. Regular masses are held, and visitors should check opening times for visits.
The 1955 ceiling paintings depict the Assumption of Mary and were created by artist Wolfram Köberl. Stained glass windows from 1911 show various saints and contribute to the overall interior design.
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